diff --git a/plugins/vst_base/vst_plugin.h b/plugins/vst_base/vst_plugin.h
index af8094f6b..6c4e71260 100644
--- a/plugins/vst_base/vst_plugin.h
+++ b/plugins/vst_base/vst_plugin.h
@@ -47,6 +47,11 @@ public:
 
 	virtual bool processMessage( const message & _m );
 
+	inline bool hasEditor( void ) const
+	{
+		return m_pluginWindowID != 0;
+	}
+
 	void showEditor( QWidget * _parent = NULL );
 	void hideEditor( void );